Dropping out of a holiday

[Electrix]

I'm supposed to be going on holiday with my family next Monday but really do not want to go.

I haven't spoke to my family yet but is it possible for someone to drop out of a holiday? What are things do you have to do to do it? What are the troubles with insurance etc?

[vehelpfulguy]

You dont say what type of holiday. Is it driving in a car to somewhere in the UK, or flying in a plane to somewhere abroad.

Anyone can drop out of a holiday, but I guess this may upset your other family members. They may be loking forward to a famly holiday.

They may also worry about you back home while you are way and it may spoil their holiday.

How old are you, and what is the problem with going away with your family?.

I can remember when I was about 16 or 17 I just did not want to go away with my family, and I would rather stay at home than go away with them to italy.

But I must say you have left it a bit late.

Instead of telling them you dont want to go, why not talk to one or other of your parents (or another family member) and just say you have some concerns about going on the holiday.

If you just say you dont want to go it may start an argument, but if you just say you have concerns hopefully it can be discussed in an open manner rather than becoming a family argument.

[pauln90]

If the holiday is a package trip abroad then the family or you if you paid will lose the money spent to book the holiday.

Holiday insurance does not cover "A change of mind"

[Electrix]

Sorry, its a holiday to Ibiza for a week. I think its a package holiday.

I've spoke to my mum about it and she said nothing can be changed because of insurance. I dont know whether that is the case or she is just saying it to make me go.

Thanks for your replies.

[vehelpfulguy]

Your mum says nothing can be changed because of the insurance.

I am not totaly sure what she means by that.

Maybe she means that if you drop out at this late stage she will not be able to get the money back as the insurance wont cover it.

If you were ill then you would get it covered on the insurance, but you would need a doctors certificate.

As far as I know there is nothing on the insurance about a member of the party dropping out so you could drop out if you really wanted to.

But bear in mind that your family have paid for the holiday so are not going to be too happy if you drop out and they lose the money.

Why not go on holiday with them, but try to have a bit of free time on your own?

Dont just sit on the beach with your family or in the bar with them, but maybe go out and explore some of the town you are staying in and discover parts of it that the rest of the family dont go to.

Most tourist towns have a tourist information centre so maybe go there and see if there are any things going on nearby that may interest you.

Or maybe take a bus or train ride to a local town and do a bit of exploring.

Just because you are on holiday with your family you dont have to spend all the time with them.

I go away every year with my wife to a different place but we always split up for a day while I go exploring. I love finding out about the place I am staying and some of the "hidden" things that go on that many visitors never see.

Why not go on holiday with them, but just say to yourself you are going to find out as much as you can about the local area, the history and culture, and not just sit on the beach as many Brits do when they are away.

[vehelpfulguy]

Did you go ?

[Electrix]

I have just got back and I enjoyed it. Even though it will be my last family holiday. Sitting around a pool isn't exactly exciting so I will go somewhere exciting next time.